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Real Sociedad confirm Vela will NOT be returning to Arsenal

Real Sociedad have confirmed that Carlos Vela will remain with them and will not be moving back to Arsenal this summer.

Vela initially joined the Spanish club on a season-long loan back in 2011, and he completed a permanent move a year later, although the Gunners retained part of the players’ rights and included a cut-price buyback clause in the deal.

However, Sociedad have confirmed they have reached an agreement with the Premier League club to buy their stake in the Mexican forward and have tied the player down to a new long-term contract.

A statement on Real Sociedad’s website read: “Real Sociedad have reached an agreement with Arsenal for Carlos Vela to continue at the club.

"On the other hand, Real Sociedad have also arrived at an agreement with Carlos Vela to renew his contract for the next four seasons. The previous agreement expired in 2016. The Mexican striker has already signed a new contract."